H
10
c/bakersthead44thead441d ago

My last batch of croissants came out flat as pancakes this morning

I've been using the same recipe for 2 years and never had this issue before. Any idea what could cause them to not puff up in the oven?
2 comments

Log in to join the discussion

Log In
2 Comments
mason361
mason3611d ago
oh man, I've been there. that usually happens when your butter gets too warm during the lamination process. like, if it starts melting into the dough instead of staying in those distinct layers, you lose all that steam power that makes them puff up. also check if your oven is actually hitting the right temp, sometimes they run cold and you don't get that initial blast of heat. make sure your butter is still cold and firm when you're doing those folds, and don't skip the final proof in the fridge before baking. that chill time really helps set everything up right.
7
riverp37
riverp371d ago
Well, I gotta say, I think people get a little too worked up about croissants. They're just bread with butter folded in, right? I mean, it's not like you're trying to bake a souffle for a Michelin inspector. I'd just eat them flat, maybe use them for sandwiches or toast. They're probably still tasty. People act like a failed batch of croissants is some kind of tragedy worth crying over. My advice? Don't overthink it. Flour, butter, yeast... sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Move on.
6